Where do you get CR2330 ProTrack Batteries?

[sar911 0]

I tried four different places, please help!!!!

[quade 4]

Try www.square1.com.

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[Zennie 0]

I've been able to get 'em at Radio Shack.

- Z
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Zennie --

You're RIGHT! According to www.radioshack.com they are available through their website, but not generally available in Radio Shack stores.

http://www.radioshack.com/searchsku.asp?find=960-0431

Also available though 1-800-THE-SHACK.

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[skybytch 273]

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but not generally available in Radio Shack stores.

Depends on the Radio Shack store and the employee you deal with. Some seem to be willing to do what it takes to get 'em, others could care less and won't help you at all.

[quade 4]

Well, yes, I know this, which is why I said generally. The web site actually said they were NOT available in the retail stores, but I know that's not entirely true.

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[indyz 1]

Radio Shack employees can put in a special order for anything in the catalog at no extra cost to you. It's a simple process, but some RS salespeople get pissy if they have to do work without getting a commission. If they balk about spending 30 seconds putting your info in the computer, ask to talk to their manager.

[PhreeZone 20]

You can also use the cr2325's or CR2320's with a nickle shim. I've done this for the last 2 battery changes and it only costs me 3.50 for the batteries and they gave me a handful of shims at my local batery store last year for this use.

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[sar911 0]

Thanks everyone
Oh, and the winner of the most creative solution is ..................PhreeZone

[rmsmith 1]

Your local Walmart should have them in the automotive section as the remote control units use these batteries. However, you really should support your local dropzone; with winter on the way every dollar counts!

[AndyMan 7]

I support my DZ more then enough in the summer, thank you very much! I buy mine at my local Radio Shack. Strangely, every time I move the local store has carried them..

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[marcin 0]

Pro track also works with CR2032 batteries. They are the same size, except that the diameter is slightly less. Much cheaper, easy to get.

It worked for me for a couple of hundred jumps now.
Marcin

[PhreeZone 20]

32's are slightly thicker then the 30's

The first 2 numbers are the diameter, the second 2 are the thinkness.

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[apoil 0]

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You can also use the cr2325's or CR2320's with a nickle shim. I've done this for the last 2 battery changes and it only costs me 3.50 for the batteries and they gave me a handful of shims at my local batery store last year for this use.

www.digikey.com has 2330's for like 1.35 each. I think you need to spend $25 on an order, so I'm practically set for life with Pro-Track batteries.

The mark-up on these at gear stores is just ridiculous.

[skybytch 273]

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so I'm practically set for life with Pro-Track batteries.

Store them in the fridge...

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The mark-up on these at gear stores is just ridiculous.

Yeah, wouldn't want gear stores to make any money so they can stay in business... At a gear store you're paying for the convenience of getting everything skydiving related in one place - and if the store on the dz, well, then you should expect to pay more.